Local TRUCK DRIVER CDL-A Wytheville VA

Camrett Logistics•Wytheville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Truck Driver to join our team. If you take pride in your driving record and want consistent hours with overtime opportunities, this could be a great fit. The Truck Driver is responsible for the transportation of materials to and from specified locations. He or she is also responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate related records such as logbooks, trip sheets, and vehicle inspections forms.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Minimum 1 year of driving experience
Clean driving record
Strong commitment to safety and professionalism
CDL license – meeting minimum qualification to hire.
High School diploma or GED
Knowledge of DOT Regulations
Knowledge of safety practices
Basic math skills using weights.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to listen and follow instructions.
Ability to read a map.
Near vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision
Must be able to provide forms of ID as required by the I-9 form for evidence of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification

Responsibilities

Gather information from dispatcher such as locations of deliveries pickups, and directions.
Coordinate trip based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCS) Regulations
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and completing the Driver Vehicle Inspection report.
Read bill of lading to determine trailer number, and product.
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Maneuver truck into loading or unloading position.
Secure loads by fastening load locks, to do so may require climbing into trailer from ground level.
Drive truck to weigh station to ensure load does not exceed legal weights set by DOT regulations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting, or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Other activities and duties as assigned.